Jennifer frances, the founder of bess the book bus, drives her bus across the country to visit schools, community centers, shelters, and afterschool programs. Bess the book busdarlings ice creamgiving tree music in. Citgo citgo proud to help refuel bess the book bus for 2014. We just couldnt pass up this opportunity to let you know about bess the book bus founder jennifer frances explains. Thanks to your support, bess the book bus was able to visit 83 towns in 22 states in 2019, providing 57,041 books to 48,346 children and families. Bess the book bus to return to houlton aroostook bangor. We build home libraries and a love for reading in our most underserved. Aug 25, 2016 bess the book bus will be back again this year at the camden national bank in milbridge on friday, september 2nd from 35pm. For transitions optical gina richardson bursonmarsteller 412 5352434. Gonoodle videos get kids moving to be their strongest, bravest, silliest, smartest, bestest selves. Of the millions of books first book distributes every year to kids in need, more than a few get handed out by jennifer. Vision care and bess the book bus transitions lenses. Since its founding in 2002, bess the book bus has donated more than 350,000 books to children in more than 46 states, supporting more than 30,000 families.
Bess the book bus is a tampa based mobile literacy outreach that is dedicated to generating. Bess brannen elementary 802 that way lake jackson, texas 77566 phone. Bess the book bus is open to all children and receives books from a number of organizations, including first book, an international nonprofit that works. This team includes tennessee american job center system representatives, the area dislocated worker coordinator, tn aflcio for unions, when. Tampas bess the book bus rolling across the country. Stay up to date on all of travels by following bess the book bus on facebook, twitter and youtube. We were lucky enough to have them visit our school on friday, september 29. Is there anything surprising to you about how accessible america has been received by the public. Bess and giving tree music joined to bring access to new worlds through words and music. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to getting books into the homes of underprivileged and underrepresented children and families.
Citgo proud to help refuel bess the book bus for 2014 tour. Ella bishop was a nebraska farm girl whose energy and love of learning made her an excellent college student in the 1870s. Jul 09, 2014 bess the book bus is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization committed to extending literacy across the country. Welcome to the official youtube channel for cbs sunday morning. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to building. Jenn frances first fired up bess the book bus sixteen years ago.
Noon 146 state street bangor, me 04401 free kids book. Her mission is to build home libraries and shes expanded her reach across the country to give free books to children. We were met with a surprise, music teacher brian duran wrote and performed a bess the book bus song with his kindergarten class. Thanks to your support, bess the book bus was able to visit 83 towns in 22 states in 2019, providing 57,041 books to. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Bess, with support from local citgo marketers freedom oil. Over 14 million kids each month are dancing, stretching. If atlanta collects the most books during the competition childrens healthcare of atlanta will receive 100 extra eye exams along with a special visit from bess the book bus. Bess the book bus is a tampa based mobile literacy outreach dedicated to narrowing the achievement gap created by poverty. Through support from citgo and other corporate sponsors, bess the book bus has covered more than 48 states, supported more than 60,000 families and donated more than 450,000 books since 2002. Frances has grown the program into one of the nations. Bess the book bus is a tampabased company founded in 2002.
The effort began in 2002 when jennifer frances cashed in her 401k, dreaming of. Since its founding in 2002, bess the book bus has donated more than 350,000 books to children in more. Citgo citgo proud to help refuel bess the book bus for. Leave us a comment to let us know how you are giving a helping hand in your community.
Jun 14, 2011 leave us a comment to let us know how you are giving a helping hand in your community. History of the term brown bess curator of firearms, jonathan ferguson, gives us a peek at just some of the fascinating research that has gone into his article. Stocked with an assortment of illustrated books and youth novels, bess travels the country to pass out books to thousands of children. Bess the book bus nonprofit organization by spreading the gift of literacy were building a nation where all kids have the resources needed to succeed in life. Townsend press is a major sponsor of bess the book bus, inc.
Bess the book bus returned to the mississippi delta with the pioneer spirit and a partner in tow. Since starting bess the book bus in 2002, frances has grown the program into one of the nations most innovative mobile literacy initiatives. Bess the book bus is averaging 50,000 kids served each year since 2017. Jul 04, 2011 the bus has done national tours since 2005.
Each year, bess the book bus embarks on a nationwide road trip to promote literacy in underserved communities. We build home libraries and a love for reading in our most underserved com. Bess the book bus returned the following year, and students received the full experience of getting on the bus and having a raucous story time. Bess the book bus helps to close the literacy gap created by poverty by building home libraries and excitement for reading in over 25 states across the usa each year. The mobile literacy outreach visits from maine to mississppi, new york to oregon. Jan 23, 2014 thanks to a network of volunteers and support from citgo and other corporate sponsors, bess the book bus has visited 48 states, supported more than 60,000 children, and donated more than 450,000. May 22, 2009 bess the book bus is a gateway to reading for underprivileged and innercity kids in tampa, fla. Bess the book bus is a tampa based mobile literacy outreach program dedicated to narrowing the achievement gap by donating books to students in schools they visit.
Every weekend we would walk into town where i was able to choose a new book. Follow on facebook, twitter and youtube for more updates through the trip. Bus opens the world to children rachel denny clowcallertimes oak park elementary school student myah riojas, 5, selects a book in the bess the book bus on tuesday, may 17, 2016. Bess the book bus visits copperhead course at innisbrook youtube. I would say it falls into the historical romance category but it is by no means a bodice ripper, in fact i thought it was a very sweet love story. Bess the book bus is a mobile outreach program committed to extending literacy across the united states. You know the good stuff guide loves childrens books. Bess the book bus makes pitstop in joliet greater joliet. Citgo citgo lemont refinery and bess the book bus promote. Every dollar donated to bess the bus provides up to three new books for our families, opening worlds of opportunity. The bus travels across the county delivering books to children in underprivileged areas. I was interested in the ways that design responds to social movements.
Eyecare about reading book drive jamonkey atlanta blogger. Bess the book bus will be back again this year at the camden national bank in milbridge on friday, september 2nd from 35pm. Bess the book bus competitors, revenue and employees owler. Bess the book bus and citgo distribute books to children. Discover transitions adaptive lenses that continuously optimise the amount of light your eyes receive. Sep 24, 2014 founded in 2002 by jenifer frances, bess the book bus is a mobile nonprofit whose mission is to promote literacy through access to new and engaging books. With support from citgo and other corporate sponsors, bess the book bus has engaged more than 60,000 families, and donated more than 450,000 books during the last 12 years. Funds support nationally recognized childrens literacy program. Jan 23, 2014 about bess the book bus bess the book bus is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization committed to extending literacy across the country. Citgo lemont refinery and bess the book bus promote literacy. The rapid response team is made up of specialists who help with mass layoffs, usually 25 or more employees at a time. Citgo awards latest fueling good prize convenience store. We visit head starts, schools, afterschool programs and community centers where we read aloud to.
For daily updates, you can follow bess the book bus on facebook, twitter, youtube and flickr. Bess brannen elementary brazosport independent school. We travel to schools, community centers, shelters, and afterschool programs conducting readalouds and giving away new books. Founded in 2002, bess the book bus mission is to promote literacy and provide underserved children with access to new and engaging books. Citgo lemont refinery and bess the book bus promote. Bess the book bus is a tampabased mobile literacy outreach that is dedicated to generating enthusiasm for reading and building home libraries for kids.
Bess the book bus and citgo promote literacy in indiana. I could not wait to get home and have her read to me. Bus opens the world to children corpus christi callertimes. Bess the book bus is open to all children and receives books from a number of organizations, including. August 20, 2015 miss bishop, a novel by bess streeter aldrich will be discussed on august 25 at 7 p. This book started as my dissertation in an american history program at the university of delaware. Bess the book bus continues on to keep success in sight for children and families across the country. Aug 25, 2011 bess the book bus returned the following year, and students received the full experience of getting on the bus and having a raucous story time. Jennifer frances founded the book bus in 2002 and has been traveling the country reading aloud to kids and giving away books ever since. Bess the book bus was founded in 2002 by jennifer e. Frances first started bess the book bus eighteen years ago in tampa.
Meet jennifer founder of bess the book bus jamonkey. Bess the book bus made a pitstop in joliet today, providing hundreds of ymca campers with free, new books. Bess the book bus inspires kids across the country to read duration. See bess the book buss revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds largest communitybased business insights platform. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach program dedicated to building home libraries for children and families that otherwise may not have the opportunity to own books. The 20112012 transitionsvsp success is in sight tour continues with stops in missouri, kansas and colorado.
The name is not a corruption of germanic braun buchse buchse meaning gun and certainly doesnt derive from the bus in arquebus, an earlier, less powerful firearm than the musket. Citgo and bess the book bus help advance literacy and. Bess, nicknamed nana bus, taught me the joy of reading. Its been great to discuss the book with people who have read it this obviously did not happen before it came out. Citgos bess the book bus sponsorship fuels kids imagination. Founded in 2002 by jenifer frances, bess the book bus is a mobile nonprofit whose mission is to promote literacy through access to new and engaging books. Sep 04, 2015 bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach program dedicated to building home libraries for children and families that otherwise may not have the opportunity to own books. Aug 25, 2011 every dollar donated to bess the bus provides up to three new books for our families, opening worlds of opportunity. Townsend press financed the printing of 5000 copies to jennifer, and it was our pleasure to donate our royalties. Brown bess also has nothing to do with queen elizabeth i, nor, as in a lesserknown claim, to her gun founder thomas brown. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to bulding home libraries for children and families that otherwise may not.
Bess the book bus at bradley academy newsbreak youtube. Bess the book bus is a gateway to reading for underprivileged and innercity kids in tampa, fla. Thanks to a network of volunteers and support from citgo and other corporate sponsors, bess the book bus has visited 48 states, supported more than 60,000 children, and donated more than 450,000 books. Mobile literacy program and citgo fueling good winner bess the book bus continued its national tour with stops across indiana in may. Bess the book bus and citgo distribute books to children in. Frances as a way to promote literacy and provide needy children with access to brandnew books in and around tampa, fla. When he received a copy of our book he thought it was a great idea, and it would make sense to include the book starring bess herself.
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